George Edward Prendergast
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1892 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 20 Oct 1941 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Burial: 21 Oct 1941 - St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: John Joseph Prendergast Sr. {FGID: 140645680}
Mother: Mamie Catherine Butland {FGID: 1406545518}
Spouses and Children
1. *Agnes Mary Barr
Marriage: 19 Mar 1914 or 1915
Children:
1. Helen Catherine Prendergast {FGID: 116684381}
2. Catherine Mary Prendergast
3. John Luke Prendergast Sr.
Notes
General:
Per New Orleans birth Index:Research:
Prendergast, George Edward M W 02/14/1892 Volume 93 Page 470
Father: John J.
Mother: Mamie C. Butland
Per 1900 US Census 1223 S Robertson Ave, Ward 2, Eighth Precinct, New Orleans, LA:
Head of household is 32 year old white male John Prendergas. Born in March 1867, he has been married 9 years. He was born in Mississippi, his father in Ireland, his mother in Louisiana. He can read and write, speaks English, is employed as an engineer, and rents his home. His wife, 28 year old Mary, married nine years, has had 4 children, all still living. She was born in Louisiana in 1872. Her father was born in Maine, her mother in Ireland. She also reads, writes and speaks English. The children:
Son - George E, age 8, born February 1892 in Louisiana.
Daughter - Catherine A. age 6, born November 1893 in Louisiana.
Son - John J., age 4, born January 1896, in Louisiana.
Daughter - Mary J., age 1, born December 1898 in Louisiana.
Per 1910 US Census Series T624 Roll 519 Page 145:
John J Prendergast is 39 years old. Born in Mississippi, his father was born Ireland, his mother in Louisiana. John is a locomotive engineer residing at 1117 South Rampart St, New Orleans, LA.
Wife, Mary is 38, born in Louisiana, she is a housewife raising their children all born in La
Son George 18 apprentice in a machine shop
Daughter Kate 16
Son John 14
Daughter Mary 11
Daughter Alice 6
Son Harry 3
Daughter Anastasia 8 months
Per WWI Draft registration card dated 6/5/1917
George Edward Prendergast 25
Residence 2028 St Andrew, New Orleans, LA
DOB 2/14/1892
Natural Born Citizen born in New Orleans, LA USA
Occupation: Marine machinist for Stern Foundry and Machine Co located at Annunciation and Market Sts.
Dependents: wife and two children
Married, caucasian, medium height, stout build, brown eyes, black hair, no distinguishing marks.
Claiming exemption due to wife and two children
Per 1920 US Census:
Head of Household is 27 year old white male George E. Prendergast, who works as a machinist in a foundry. He was born in Louisiana as was his mother, his father was born in Mississippi. His wife is Agnes, 25, who was born in Louisiana as were her parents. They have a four year old daughter Marguerite, and a two year old daughter Helen. I cannot read the address (maybe 2028-?? Saratoga St, New Orleans, LA)
Per 1930 US Census:
205 South Cortez Street, New Orleans, LA head of household is George E. Prendergast, 38 year old white male, who does marine work for Iron Works (code 7724-operative in iron mill). He owns his home which is valued at $6,000. He got married when he was 28, and can read and write. He was born in Louisiana, father in Mississippi, mother in Louisiana. His wife, Agnes, is 36 years old and married when she was 20. She and her father were born in Louisiana, her mother in Missouri. They do have a radio. Their children are daughters Margaret 14, Helen 12, Catherine 9, and son John is 6.
Per 1940 US Census: 4/2/1940, 205 S. Cortez, New Orleans Ward 3, Orleans, Louisiana
Geo. E. Prendergast, informant for this census, is the 48 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $4,000. He and all family members were born in Louisiana, and lived in this same house in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works as an executive in the ship repair industry, and earned $5,000 for 52 weeks work in 1939. His wife is 45 year old Agnes M. Prendergast, who finished 2 years of high school. Their 24 year old single daughter, Margaret A. Prendergast, finished 4 years of high school. 19 year old daughter Catherine M. Prendergast is listed as 3 years of college [possibly the education codes for Margaret and Catherine are reversed?], still in school. 15 year old son, John L. Prendergast, has finished 3 years of high school and attends school.
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 10/21/1941 Page 2
G.E. Prendergast, Official of Iron Works, Succumbs
George E. Prendergast, 49-year-old vice-president and secretary of the Economy Iron Works, died at 1:30 p. m. Monday while at work in his office at 639 South Peters street.
Mr. Prendergast, a native of New Orleans, resided at 205 South Cortez street. He is survived by his father, John J. Prendergast, Sr.; the widow, the former Agnes Barr of New Orleans; one son, John Prendergast; three daughters, Margaret and Catherine Prendergast and Mrs. Charles P. George of Brunswick, Ga.; five sisters, Catherine, Margaret and Anna Prendergast, Mrs. A. R. French, Jr., and Mrs. T. J. Casey of Council Bluffs, Ia., and two brothers, Harry and John J. Prendergast, Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p. m. today from P. J. McMahon and Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 4800 Canal street, with interment in St. Patrick cemetery No. 1.
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 10/21/1941 Page 2
PRENDERAST -- On Monday afternoon, October 20, 1941, at 1:30 o'clock GEORGE E. PRENDERGAST, of 205 S. Cortez street, husband of Agnes Barr, father of Margaret, Catherine, John L. Prendergast and Mrs. Charles George, brother of John J., Jr., Harry Katie, Anna, Margaret, Mrs. T. J. Casey and Mrs. A. R. French, grandfather of Bobby George.
Relatives, friends, members and employes of Economy Iron Works and officers and members of Tulane Camp No. 48, W. O. W., are invited to attend the funeral from the P. J. McMahon and Sons Funeral Home, 4800 Canal street, near cemeteries, at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 1941, followed by services at Sacred Heart church.
Interment in St. Patrick cemetery No. 1.
Per 1920 US Census:Marriage Notes (Agnes Mary Barr)
Head of Household is 27 year old white male George C. Prendergast, who works as a machinist in a foundry. He was born in Louisiana as was his mother, his father bornin Mississippi. His wife is Agnes, 25, who was born in Louisiana as were her parents. The have a four year old daughter Marguerite, and a two year old daughter Hetier.
Per New Orleans, LA marriage index
Name: Agnes Mary Barr
Spouse: George Edward Prendergast
Age: 21
Age: 23
Gender: F
Marriage Date: 19 Mar 1915
Volume: 37
Page: 475